Lead TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Town of Mayville (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mayville, WI is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO). You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Vacancies may be limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff coordination

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mayville, WI is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO). You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.